The
Cranbrook Loom is widely considered to be the finest Countermarche loom available today.
This Scandinavian-style loom has mortise-and-tenon construction, powder-coated breast and
rear beams, treadle locks, and a fully adjustable overhead beater.
A countermarche loom is
a balanced system of rising and sinking shafts. There are two sets of lamms, an upper
suspended lamm and a lower pivoting lamm. Each shaft works independently, its operation
not affecting that of the other shafts. The tie-up system of the Cranbrook
employs a special size Texsolv nylon loop cord that remains permanently installed on the
treadles and may be tied to either the upper or lower lamm.
The front, rear, and knee beams of
powder-coated tubular steel give the loom added rigidity while affording better protection
for the warp. The solid octagonal warp and cloth beams are 16 1/2" in circumference.
The Cranbrook can be expanded from four to six or eight shafts at any time.
The locking
treadles are especially helpful for rug and tapestry weaving.
Solid bronze ratchet gears,
pawls, and beater hanger racks are featured on all Cranbrook Looms.
The warp beam ratchet
gear is released by a foot pedal.
The Cranbrook loom is available in 48",
60", and 72" weaving widths. Accessories include: 12-treadle option, a second
warp beam, sectional warp beam, tool tray, worm gear, sliding threading bench, beater
weight, and tension box rail, and raddle.
Read more about
the design of the Cranbrook Loom. |
The Cranbrook Countermarche Loom
Cranbrook Loom Bench
with slanted or flat seat
The Suspended Tool Shelf
may be added at any time
The optional Worm Gear
allows precise tension control
of the warp |
